Licensing Transactions Officer

Stanford University School of Medicine; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a Licensing Transactions Officer to support faculty by drafting and negotiating material transfer, confidentiality, inter-institutional and tangible research property agreements.

The Licensing Transactions Officer will maintain a caseload that includes a variety of types of agreements with different collaborators, sponsors (industry, non-profit, government and other) and licensees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate and conclude industry research agreements.
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and licensing issues as they pertain to industry sponsored research.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal negotiations, finalize and administer industry sponsored project agreements, commensurate with experience.
• Negotiate intellectual property and publication rights, as well as confidentiality, indemnification and invoicing terms.
• Negotiate complex Material Transfer Agreements, draft language that complies with University, Federal and other regulatory policies, requirements and conditions.
• Negotiate other research-related agreements that involve intellectual property, publication and confidentiality issues.
• Identify contractual and policy issues such as compliance, conflicts of interest and accounting, provide follow through until resolved.
• Advise and assist client groups by interpreting and explaining contract terms and conditions of material transfers and industry sponsored project agreements.
• Assist in resolving contractual problems that arise during course of project by consulting with investigators, staff and sponsors.
• Review and revise standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations and laws.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Intellectual property

Licensing

Communications

Analysis

Attention to detail

Academic negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

University systems

Job description

• Work Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement with at least 2 days per week on-site.

Job Description

• Work Schedule: Hybrid work arrangement with at least 2 days per week on-site.

Budgeted Salary

• $123,264- $141,903 per annum

School/Unit Description

Dean of Research / Office of Technology Licensing: The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) was established in 1970 to manage the intellectual property assets of Stanford University. OTL evaluates, markets, and licenses technology owned by the University. OTL's mission is to encourage effective technology transfer for the public benefit as well as generating royalty income for Stanford to benefit research and education. OTL is one of the country's most active offices in the field of technology transfer from the university to industry. Our staff, most of whom are professionals engaged directly in licensing, manages over 3,000 active dockets.

Position Summary

The Licensing Transactions Officer will provide essential support to Stanford faculty by drafting and negotiating material transfer, confidentiality, inter-institutional and tangible research property related agreements. The Licensing Transactions Officer will maintain a caseload that includes a variety of types of agreements with different types of collaborators, sponsors (industry, non-profit, government and other) and licensees. The OTL team is looking for a skilled negotiator who can independently review and negotiate agreements, communicate regularly with faculty and staff, and maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office twice a week. All final candidates must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Conduct formal negotiations, finalize and administer industry sponsored project agreements, commensurate with experience.
• Negotiate intellectual property and publication rights, as well as confidentiality, indemnification and invoicing terms.
• Negotiate complex Material Transfer Agreements, draft language that complies with University, Federal and other regulatory policies, requirements and conditions.
• Negotiate other research-related agreements that involve intellectual property, publication and confidentiality issues.
• Identify contractual and policy issues such as compliance, conflicts of interest and accounting, provide follow through until resolved.
• Advise and assist client groups by interpreting and explaining contract terms and conditions of material transfers and industry sponsored project agreements.
• Assist in resolving contractual problems that arise during course of project by consulting with investigators, staff and sponsors.
• Review and revise standard agreements to reflect changes in University policies, Federal regulations and laws.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate and conclude industry research agreements.
• Demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and licensing issues as they pertain to industry sponsored research.
• Demonstrated understanding of university research environment and policies.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Strong service orientation, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, action-oriented, customer-focused service environment.
• Extremely detail oriented and able to work well independently, but also able to seek out assistance when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good judgment and the ability to conduct negotiations in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and demands.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn applicable university and departmental systems.